Celebrate at Samara

At Samara, we are never lost for reasons to celebrate.

And we have had plenty of practice. Birthdays, anniversaries, graduations, life itself… anything can be an occasion worthy of joy and laughter. It’s perhaps no surprise we feel this way – Samara is the kind of place that makes you appreciate each and every day for the perfect beauty of Nature.

There’s nothing we love more than helping our guests plan a special occasion – from engagements to honeymoons to family reunions. In fact, the more love and laughter involved, the better. We have hosted proposals, weddings and milestone birthdays, celebrations of love, friendship and achievement.

With two lodges sleeping 30 people at our disposal, as well as tens of thousands of acres of gorgeous Karoo wilderness and exciting activities on offer, we can help you tailor-make your perfect celebration.

"Thank you for all your help in coordinating my special day. It was so smooth and the proposal site was spectacular. Your guides and staff were also flawless in not only the lead up to the special moment but for our entire stay. We felt safe, warm, treated like royalty and always spoilt beyond words. Thank you for the memories I will take with me for a lifetime."

Samara Private Game Reserve is a luxury safari destination situated in the Great Karoo, north of the end of the Garden Route, a 40-minute drive from the historical town of Graaff-Reinet, rich in culture and heritage.

Samara Private Game Reserve, Petersburg Road, off the R63 to Pearston, near Graaff-Reinet, Eastern Cape, 6280

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